About me

Welcome to My Kitchen

Hi, I’m Maya – Welcome to My Mom Meals

Hi, I’m Maya Lawson—a chef in my mid-30s with a passion for creating food that feels comforting, approachable, and inspiring.

I created My Mom Meals to bring together everything I love most: home-style cooking, simple techniques, and recipes that make real life easier, not more complicated. Here, you’ll find dishes that are family-friendly, budget-conscious, and deeply satisfying—without requiring restaurant-level skills or endless hours in the kitchen.

My Cooking Philosophy

At My Mom Meals, I believe that:

  • Food should feel comforting and familiar, not intimidating.

  • Recipes should be practical enough for busy weeknights.

  • Cooking is an act of care—for ourselves, our families, and our communities.

  • You don’t need fancy tools or rare ingredients to cook great-tasting meals.

  • Leftovers, freezer meals, and make-ahead recipes are superpowers, not compromises.

My goal is to help you put meals on the table that everyone actually wants to eat—without exhausting you in the process.

My Personal Journey

I grew up in a home where the kitchen was the heart of everything. I watched the moms, grandmas, and aunties in my life turn simple ingredients into meals that brought everyone together.

Over the years, I:

  • Trained professionally as a chef and honed my skills in busy kitchens.

  • Cooked for families, private events, and intimate gatherings.

  • Learned how to translate “chef-y” techniques into home-kitchen reality.

  • Fell in love with the rhythm of cooking for everyday life—especially for families and busy parents.

My Mom Meals is the place where that experience meets real-world home cooking: comforting recipes, clear instructions, and realistic expectations.

What You’ll Find on My Mom Meals

On My Mom Meals, you’ll find:

  • Easy weeknight dinners that come together quickly.

  • Make-ahead and freezer-friendly meals for busy days.

  • Kid-friendly recipes that adults enjoy too.

  • Comfort food classics with simple, modern twists.

  • Meal prep guides and time-saving tips.

  • Occasional kitchen basics and how-tos to build your confidence.

Whether you’re cooking for yourself, your kids, your partner, or a whole crew, my goal is to give you recipes that actually work in real life.

How I Test Recipes

Every recipe on My Mom Meals goes through a careful process before it’s published:

  • Tested multiple times in a real home kitchen, not just in theory.

  • Written with clear, step-by-step instructions.

  • Measured using standard cups, spoons, and weight measurements where helpful.

  • Checked for:

    • Ingredient substitutions where possible

    • Timing and doneness cues

    • Storage and reheating advice

  • Updated over time if readers share helpful feedback or questions.

If something doesn’t meet my standards for clarity, flavor, and practicality, it doesn’t go up.

Core Values

My Mom Meals is built on a few core values:

  • Comfort – Food that feels like a warm hug.

  • Approachability – No unnecessary complexity.

  • Family-first – Recipes meant to be shared.

  • Respect for your time – Efficient methods and honest prep times.

  • Inclusivity – Flexible options where possible (diet, budget, time).

  • Integrity – Honest opinions, transparent partnerships, and trustworthy content.

Experience & Highlights

Some of the experience that shapes My Mom Meals includes:

  • Professional training and hands-on work in restaurant and catering kitchens.

  • Recipe development and testing for family-style menus and gatherings.

  • Creating simple systems for weekly meal planning and batch cooking.

  • Helping home cooks feel more confident with basic techniques and smart short-cuts.

I bring a chef’s eye for detail, but I always write and test recipes the way a busy home cook actually uses them.

Work With Me

I love partnering with brands and people who align with the mission of nourishing real-life families with real-life food.

I am available for:

  • Recipe development and testing

  • Sponsored recipe posts and brand collaborations

  • Product integration (only with items I truly believe in)

  • Cooking demos, workshops, or virtual events

  • Food styling and content creation for family-friendly recipes

If you represent a brand or business and would like to collaborate with My Mom Meals, please reach out:

FAQ

1. Are your recipes kid-friendly?
Many of them are. I aim for flavors that work for the whole family, with suggestions for adjusting spice levels or textures where possible.

2. Do you offer special-diet recipes (gluten-free, dairy-free, etc.)?
Some recipes naturally fit certain dietary needs, and where relevant, I try to note possible substitutions. Always double-check ingredients against your own dietary requirements.

3. Can I share your recipes on my blog or website?
You may link to a recipe on My Mom Meals, but the full recipe text and photos may not be republished without written permission. Please contact me at admin@mymommeals.com for licensing or collaboration inquiries.

4. Do you use sponsored content or affiliate links?
At times, yes. If a post is sponsored or contains affiliate links, I will disclose this clearly. I only recommend products that I genuinely believe can help home cooks.

5. How can I contact you?
You can email me anytime at admin@mymommeals.com. While I may not be able to respond to every message immediately, I do read and value your feedback and questions.

6. Can I request a specific type of recipe?
Yes! I love hearing what you’d like help with—weeknight dinners, freezer meals, picky-eater favorites, etc. Send your requests to admin@mymommeals.com with the subject line “Recipe Request”.

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